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Clinical Advisor - Academic Detailing Pharmacist (Health Plan)

Yesterday Albany, NY

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.POSITION SUMMARY:

The Academic Detailer - Clinical Advisor position is an exciting pharmacist opportunity to use your clinical background in a client facing role. This role will support the Health Plan segment in all lines of business including Medicare Part D, Essential Plan, Qualified Health Plan (Exchange) and Child Health Insurance Plus (CHP). This role is an integral part of the account team and the Health Plan. As an Academic Detailer/Clinical Advisor, you will use your clinical knowledge and analytical skills in a managed care environment to positively impact the health and affordability for the plan's membership and reduce costs for the Health Plan. You will accomplish this by:

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- Serving as the clinical subject matter expert on the account team - Providing clinical consulting services through analyzing drug utilization patterns and trends for the health plan.

-Working collaboratively with the Health Plan to identify formulary, cost and quality optimization strategies. - You will deliver monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, in partnership with the account owner, to clients on the clinical aspects of their benefit plan.

-Identifying opportunities for prescribers to better support their patients and will be asked to work collaboratively with providers to influence their drug and pharmacy selections.

- Identifying solutions to client's problems and opportunities leveraging CVS Health's clinical programs, optimally leading to program adoption.

-Partnering with the pharmacy team at the Health Plan and across Caremark Enterprise to identify improvement opportunities to reduce fraud, waste and abuse.

-Work directly with Caremark and Health Plan leadership to prioritize and deliver on key objectives.

In this role, Academic Detailers/Clinical Advisors may be required, based on the client's need, to have direct outreach with prescribers to consult and influence prescribing habits.

This a remote role, but the Academic Advisor/Clinical Advisor may be asked to travel and perform regular in-office/hospital visits, and on-site meetings with the Health Plan as needed. Flexibility in working location is required. Required Qualifications:

-5 years of clinical experience with ideally 1 year of CVS Health or other Managed Care Residency program

-Personal residency is preferred in NY, CT, or NJ.

- Active NY pharmacy license that is in good standing

- Experience supporting PBM or health plan clients

- Proficiency in Microsoft applications

- Excellent analytical and oral/written communication skills

- Ability to travel up to 40% of the time. Travel may require but is not limited to flights, overnight stays, local travel, travel on short notice and other travel deemed necessary by the Company.Preferred Qualifications:

- Managed Care experience

- Commitment to client service and relationship building

- Ability to work on multiple projects, prioritize, and resolve complex problems.

- Ability to learn multiple internal reporting and analytic tools for client management.

-AMCP Fundamentals of Managed Care Pharmacy Certificate or similar professional advancementEducation : Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy or PharmD Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:$135,575.00 - $249,600.00This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.Great benefits for great peopleWe take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:
  • Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
  • No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
  • Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefitsWe anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/27/2025Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

Client-provided location(s): Albany, NY
Job ID: CVS-R0668605
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-08-22T19:47:40

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Paid Vacation
      • Paid Holidays
      • Personal/Sick Days
    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Professional Development

      • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Diversity and Inclusion

      • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
      • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program